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Largest annual gathering of South African system integrators
October 2002
All system integrators are welcome at this unique and informative two-day venue as well as at the golf day on 11 October

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Problems encountered in level controls
October 2002, Michael Brown Control Engineering
This month's article deals with a few of the more difficult problems encountered in level controls. Before going into them it would be appropriate to summarise a few important points on integrating processes ...

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CS Holdings wins Wonderware 2002 award
September 2002
"This award ratifies our clients' support of our services and demonstrates industry acknowledgement of our leading edge solutions capabilities."

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Distribution tracking system for vehicle manufacturer
September 2002
"The DTS has provided a realtime, nationwide, low administration, integrated solution to Delta's distribution tracking problems."

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50 years of evolution later - thin client HMI: Conclusion
September 2002
The scope of today's requirements has grown tremendously and now ranges from a single node to dozens of HMIs to control the production lines and interact with other enterprise systems

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Load cell technology in practice - Part IV
September 2002, Instrotech
The installation of load cells into a practical field application requires careful attention if the system is to be safe and accurate

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Comprehensive manufacturing strategy for the chemical and petrochemical industries
September 2002
Honeywell Industry Solutions and WAM Systems have established a multilevel strategic agreement to deliver a unique and comprehensive enterprise solution for the chemical and petrochemical industries. The ...

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Powerful virtual instrument development environment - Version 6.1
August 2002
LabVIEW 6.1, expands the Internet capabilities and measurement intelligence of LabVIEW 6i by delivering powerful new features

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Load cell technology in practice - Part III
August 2002, Instrotech
Besides a given IP-rating or NEMA-classification, load cells should also be classified according to their design in terms of cable entry, material of construction and gauges sealing method

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50 years of evolution later - thin client HMI: Part I
August 2002
It is critical for users to understand the communications limitations of a particular PLC system so as to avoid potential problems, no matter what HMI technology is deployed

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A depressing day in a plant with no miracles
August 2002, Michael Brown Control Engineering
I was recently asked to optimise some loops in a petrochemical plant. Most of the time when doing this sort of work, improvements are the order of the day, and I normally go home at the end of the day ...

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Network-based control system for COTS solutions
July 2002
The Stardom network-based control system is a series of products that constitutes an NCS

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International brewer finds the recipe for success - Part II, Conclusion
July 2002, Rockwell Automation
"The major factor in going with Rockwell Automation was its skilled people who combined knowledge of the software and hardware with an understanding of our business principles."

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Load cell technology in practice - Part II: Capacity selection and accuracy
July 2002, Instrotech
Capacity selection requires a fundamental understanding of the load related terms for load cells as well as the load related factors associated with systems

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AI and cascaded control loops keep timekiln running smoothly
July 2002
Optin has recently installed a lime perfecter kiln controller on the LK7 limekiln at PPC Lime Acres. The controller optimises the production and operation of the kiln in terms of production, quality and ...

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Digital controllers - Part 8: The full PID controller and response to setpoint or load changes
July 2002, Michael Brown Control Engineering
Earlier articles in this series discussed the roles played by the P, I and D sections of controllers used in industry. In this article Michael Brown talks about the manner in which these blocks may be ...

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Load cell technology in practice - Part I
June 2002, Instrotech
Load cells are designed to sense force or weight under a wide range of adverse conditions; they are not only the most essential part of an electronic weighing system, but also the most vulnerable

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The only magic: understanding what you are doing
June 2002, Michael Brown Control Engineering
Optimisation of regulatory control systems is not easy. It is also time consuming and hard work. There are generally no short cuts. Many people often do not realise this, and are always seeking for a ...

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Efficient gold production through effective control software
May 2002
"Efficient gold extraction relies heavily on the quality of the milled product"

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International brewer finds the recipe for success - Part 1
May 2002, Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation's e-manufacturing solutions help customers like SAB link the shop floor with the top floor

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